What Your First Date Plan Tells Her About You

Before your first date ever happens, she’s already trying to figure you out based on your limited interactions. Each text (or lack thereof) gives her a little more insight into who you are and what you want. But the biggest clue, of course, is your first date suggestion. This is crucial because it reveals a lot about you. Make sure your suggestions are saying what you think they are. Photo: iStock/svetikd

1. A movie "I am so nervous we won’t have anything to talk about that I need to build in two hours of guaranteed silence." Or, "I need to tap into the excitement of Hollywood special effects films to keep you from being bored when we're out together—and if you're still bored, it's the movie, not me." Photo: iStock/demaerre

2. Dinner "In today’s world of hookups, I want there to be no uncertainty that this is a legit adult date." Hey, it’s a cliché because it works. Photo: iStock/LuckyBusiness

3. Drinks at a bar "I really don’t care what you have to say, so I'm taking you to a loud joint where mediocre music drowns out your attempts to answer my unoriginal 'get to know you' questions. I'm also pretty insecure that you won’t find me interesting sober, so I have to feed you alcohol first." Photo: iStock/Predrag Vuckovic

4. Wine tasting "I'm sophisticated and mature (or at least, I care that you think I am)—like, I pay my bills on time and have plants I manage to keep alive." Photo: iStock/karelnoppe

5. Hiking "I'm trying to see if you're a high-maintenance chick, because I don't handle that well. Like Drake once said, 'Sweat pants, hair tied, chillin' with no make-up on. That's when you're the prettiest, I hope that you don't take it wrong.'" Photo: iStock/jacoblund

6. Picnic in a park "I'm going for the classiness of dinner, but with a slightly more original twist... because I'm charming." Photo: iStock/Ivanko_Brnjakovic

7. Coffee "I'm not sure if this a networking event or a date because I'm so glued to work I forget how to differentiate the two." Photo: iStock/andresr

8. Anything related to common interests This can be a favorite sports team's game, live music you both love or going to sushi because she mentioned it one time several messages ago. "I actually hear what you have to say, probably because I grew up with sisters and I'm super close to my mother." Photo: iStock/svetikd

9. The adrenaline-filled date "I value my time (and yours) way too much to settle for the same old, same old. In fact, if we stay together, our holidays will be full of experiences and vacations instead of material gifts." Photo: iStock/FatCamera

10. You let the woman plan it "I'm lazy as shit." Or, "I'm progressive and secure enough in my masculinity that I can hand over the reins to you, lady." Photo: iStock/gpointstudio